Each Croix de F
er comes equipped with Shimano’s latest gravel groupset, a comfortable and compliant steel frame ideal for long days in the saddle, technical terrain, and fully loaded bikepacking adventures. Hydraulic disc brakes ensure confident stopping power no matter where your ride takes you.
We also include a full range of accessories free of charge with every hire, so you’ll have everything you need to get out and explore.

HIRE - Argon 18 Dark Matter

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Our Argon 18 Dark Matter GRX gravel bikes are the perfect hire option if you’re looking to explore beyond Edinburgh for a day or two, tackle Scotland’s incredible gravel routes, or head further afield for a proper adventure.

Built around Argon 18’s lightweight and responsive carbon frameset, the Dark Matter combines speed and efficiency with the comfort and control needed for long days on mixed terrain. Each bike comes equipped with a Shimano GRX gravel groupset, giving you smooth, reliable shifting and gearing designed specifically for riding on and off road.

Powerful hydraulic disc brakes provide confident stopping power in all conditions, while the Dark Matter’s capable gravel setup makes it equally at home on fast forest tracks, winding back roads, rough gravel and longer-distance adventures.

We also include a full range of accessories free of charge with every hire – simply use the drop-down menu below to select the equipment and accessories you require, and we’ll make sure you have everything you need to get out and explore.

Take some inspiration from the routes below and check out a few of the amazing places our hire bikes have already been!

Every hire includes a puncture repair kit, spare inner tube, tyre levers and a multi-tool — so you’re fully equipped for whatever the ride brings.

The bike pictured is the exact same make and model that you will ride!

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Hire this equipment along with any bike hire

BIKE HIRE EQUIPMENT
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Bike Hire With ProjektRide
Here at ProjektRide, we rent out our in-house built Surly and Brothers bike packing bikes. These have been custom-built with care and attention to ensure you have an awesome and hassle-free time on your bike trip!

Bike Hire With ProjektRide

Here at ProjektRide, we rent out our in-house built Surly and Brothers bike packing bikes. These have been custom-built with care and attention to ensure you have an awesome and hassle-free time on your bike trip!1. Choose Bike

Choose your preferred bike from our collection of in-house custom-builds
and add to your basket. Bikes can also be hired in store.
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1. Choose Bike

Choose your preferred bike from our collection of in-house custom-builds
and add to your basket. Bikes can also be hired in store.

2. Choose Equipment (Optional)
Choose any optional free equipment - shown in the hire section - and add
it to your basket so it's ready for you when you pick up your bike.
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2. Choose Equipment (Optional)

Choose any optional free equipment - shown in the hire section - and add
it to your basket so it's ready for you when you pick up your bike.
This can also be done in store.

3. Pay Online or In-Store
Checkout the hire items in your basket and pay with all major credit cards, PayPal or Klarna. Payments can be made in store without going through the online shop. Please call the shop to book out in-person.
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4. Wait For Confirmation5. Collect In Store

Wait for one of the team to confirm your booking. This is separate from the payment confirmation. A confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours, during shop opening times.Collect your bike in store alongside all optional equipment. Please bring a form of identification (Driver's licence or Passport) to complete the booking.

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5. Collect In Store

Collect your bike in store alongside all optional equipment. Please bring a form of identification (Driver's licence or Passport) to complete the booking.

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6. Ride Confident!Enjoy your bike for the hire period! The bike must be returned to the store during opening hours of the return date.Enjoy your bike for the hire period! The bike must be returned to the store during opening hours of the return date.

Enjoy your bike for the hire period! The bike must be returned to the store during opening hours of the return date.Enjoy your bike for the hire period! The bike must be returned to the store during opening hours of the return date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What do you need from me to hire a bike?
    We will require your full name, address and any suitable form of identification such as a passport or a driver's license.

    We will require your full name, address and any suitable form of identification such as a passport or a driver's license.This will be collected in store when you come to collect the bike.

    This will be collected in store when you come to collect the bike.

  • Can I hire in store?
    Yes - you can come in store to hire a bike and can even pay with cash too! However, it would be best to

    Yes - you can come in store to hire a bike and can even pay with cash too! However, it would be best to call in advancecall in advance to ensure we have a suitable bike for you to rent. to ensure we have a suitable bike for you to rent.

  • I need equipment - can I hire this too?
    We offer free quipment hire with a valid bike hire. You can see our range of equipment for hire

    We offer free quipment hire with a valid bike hire. You can see our range of equipment for hire herehere..

  • We like to keep things simple here at ProjektRide, we don't take any form of security deposit.We like to keep things simple here at ProjektRide, we don't take any form of security deposit.

    If you happen to damage the bike, our insurance will cover it fully! We do ask for a valid passport document upon collection.If you happen to damage the bike, our insurance will cover it fully! We do ask for a valid passport document upon collection.

  • If you are looking for a custom bike for your tour, If you are looking for a custom bike for your tour, please get in touchplease get in touch. We can do full custom-builds at a higher rental rate.. We can do full custom-builds at a higher rental rate.

  • We are happy to keep your belongings safe, including suitcases etc. whilst you are out in one of our rental bikes.We are happy to keep your belongings safe, including suitcases etc. whilst you are out in one of our rental bikes.

  • You can pick up your bike as soon as the shop opens on your collection date. Please review our working hours You can pick up your bike as soon as the shop opens on your collection date. Please review our working hours herehere..



  • for more information. If you are returning your bike on a Sunday, please add a note to your order with your number and your ETA return
    date so we can arrange your drop off out-of-hours.please add a note to your order with your number and your ETA return

    date so we can arrange your drop off out-of-hours.
  • Can I cancel my bike hire?

    You can cancel your bike hire at any time. Please contact usYou can cancel your bike hire at any time. Please to cancel your booking.contact us

    If a cancellation is received within 5 days of your collection date, you will not receive a refund. to cancel your booking.

    If a cancellation is received within 5 days of your collection date, you will not receive a refund.